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Why were medical doctors arrested in connection with Matthew Perry’s death?
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Suzie Kennedy2024-08-21T08:00:00
Among the five people being charged following the death of the ‘Friends’ actor in 2023, were his assistant and an alleged dealer whom US prosecutors have described as the “Ketamine Queen”. Marilyn Monroe lookalike and now therapist, Suzie Kennedy, explains why this investigation is so important for those trapped in addiction.
It broke my heart to hear the news of the cause of Matthew Perry’s death last week. I’m glad that charges have been brought against the doctors and his hired help who supplied him with ketamine. The text messages they sent each other calling him a moron were particularly horrendous to read.
As someone who works alongside those struggling with addiction, I consider it an honour to work with someone who has finally reached out for help. That honour drives me in my therapy work. To help those along a road I too have walked. My heart hurts for Matthew Perry.
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